You Are a Beacon of Light

HIO firmly believes that every Nepali girl and woman deserves the chance to exercise her basic human rights and realize her full potential. Education makes all the difference as the segue to a better life.

Dear Friends,

According to the The Kathmandu Post, about 300 Nepali NGOs will be defunded for at least 90 days and possibly forever through cuts to USAID. These cuts are already affecting areas of education, health care, agriculture, and social development, stripping people of basic services necessary for their well-being.

In the wake of the suffering, we wanted to let you to know that HIO is not being directly affected by the freeze on USAID programs. HIO’s loving commitment to educating girls and their mothers in Nepal remains unwavering.

HIO’s operating budget does not depend on US government assistance. Our programming is completely supported by you, our sponsors and donors. Grants we receive from private foundations are not currently subject to US government policy shifts. That’s comforting news. Our ability to provide the caring, effective programming and services you’ve come to expect from this small but mighty organization will remain steadfast.

Thanks to you, our investment in the lives of HIO girls encourages a path from generational poverty to a life with financial possibilities. In these gravely uncertain times, HIO remains a beacon of hope. We’re deeply appreciative of your generous donations to our program reserve fund that encourage HIO’s programming to continue undisrupted, even when economic crises arise. Your loyalty to our mission makes this organization thrive.

Though our U.S. economy may suffer in the months and years ahead, your strong trust in HIO’s financial stewardship will shine like the eager faces of our girls in Nepal. They depend on us for stability and guidance. We won’t let them down.

With deep gratitude — Ricky and Laura

Kistal, a hardworking second grader, is so grateful for the loving support of her HIO sponsor, Chris Sewall, who she met in Kathmandu last November.